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Chemical Weapons in Russia an Early Test for Biden

Can the U.S. hold the Kremlin accountable for recent poisonings on foreign soil?

How the EU Has Bungled Its Vaccine Rollout

It's a combination of a lengthy approval process, the choice to rely on a 'diversified portfolio' of vaccines, and a concession to a French vaccine that isn't ready.

Quarantining With Virginia Woolf

Her novel Mrs. Dalloway has a message that resonates today.

Biden Proposal Hijacks Recession for Liberal Wishlist

His plan for economic relief would use the pandemic to enact large, unrelated, permanent expansions of the federal government.

Why Parler’s Lawsuit Is Bound to Fail

Companies like Amazon have First Amendment rights, too.

What Kind of Leaders Do Republicans Want?

The party faces a stark choice.

Understanding the Ban on Parler

The social media site lost access to Google and Apple's app stores and Amazon Web Services suspended its services.

Don’t Forget the Attempted Theft

Trump’s efforts to overturn the election riled up his supporters long before the violence at the Capitol.

Why Biden Will Try to Rejoin the Iran Deal—and Why He Shouldn’t

Iran wants more than cash. What will the regime ask for?

Lying to Your Base Is Not Only Wrong, It’s Bad Politics

The move to reject the electoral votes was not the first time that Ted Cruz launched an impossible effort that ended up hurting the GOP.

How Biden Could Persuade GOP Senators to Convict an Impeached Donald Trump

It would keep him from ever running for office again.

What Trump Meant By ‘Make Your Voices Heard’

Convincing people they need to prevent a coup when no such coup exists is a recipe for violence. 

Impeach Donald Trump, Remove Him, and Bar Him From Holding Office Ever Again

It's not merely a punitive act for past offenses, it is a protective measure to guard against further danger.

Trump’s Rebellion Against Reality

What the riot in the Capitol reveals.

The Storming of the Capitol

Trump supporters pushed past barriers and police officers to disrupt Congress' counting of the Electoral College votes.